EDITING SERVICES
Proofreading (checking punctuation, spelling, and grammar)
$0.005-0.01 USD per word (minimum $10)
Line Editing (proofreading plus checking for consistency, best word choice, sentence structure, consistent verb tense, appropriate paragraph and sentence length, clichés, unnecessary modifiers, repeated words and phrases, point of view issues)
$0.01-0.04 USD per word (minimum $15)
Content Editing (for both fiction and nonfiction: checking for text organization, transitions, readability, style issues, language and subject matter fit for target audience, development of ideas, paragraph and chapter arrangement) (for fiction: focus on genre conventions/reader expectations, consistent point of view, character development, protagonist’s character arc, dialogue, storyline, plot holes, emotional impact, relatability, believability—taking into account, of course, expected suspension of belief) (for nonfiction: section headers, focus, identification of missing source information, verification of Bible reference) (does not include proofreading or line editing)
$0.015-0.05 USD per word (minimum $20)
Comprehensive Editing (proofreading, line editing, and content editing)
$0.02-0.08 USD per word (minimum $25)
Editing on Retainer
Need an editor on a regular basis? Consider hiring me on retainer. For a minimum of $100 USD per month, you will receive a 10% discount off my regular prices.
General Information
FREE one-page/25% of total (max. 500 words) example available to all new clients.
Please note: Steph does not do academic editing.
Contact Steph at stephbethnickel@gmail.com for further information.
CRITIQUE SERVICES
Writers benefit from an objective review of their work before they hire an editor.
Do you want to make your writing better: more approachable, more informative, more gripping?
Rates
1-50,000 words (0.6 cents USD per word) (minimum $10 USD)
(i.e.: $150 for 25,000 words)
50,001+ words (0.5 cents USD per word) (minimum $250 USD)
(i.e.: $250 for 50,001 words)
Free Sample Critique – 25% or 2,000 words of your work, whichever is LESS
(Only available for your first project.)
ATTENTION: CANADIAN CLIENTS
Email me at stephbethnickelediting@gmail.com to get Canadian pricing.